Twix Cookies

Twix Cookies

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 package (11oz) Kraft caramel bits ( I make my own)
1 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
1 package (11.5oz) Ghirardelli milk chocolate morsels

In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar for several minutes until well blended. Add in flour, salt and vanilla. Beat for 2-3 minutes until dough starts to form a ball.
Drop dough onto a light floured surface. Using your hands, shape into a log, about the size of a paper towel tube. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
Slice dough (about 1/5 inch thick) and bake on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 11-13 minutes, until edges set and begin lightly browning. Do not overbake.
While cookies are cooling, add caramel and whipping cream to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minutes. Stir and heat again for 15-30 seconds. Stir until smooth. Using a small metal scoop, drop about 3/4 Tbsp of caramel into the center of each cookie. It will spread on it own.
Melt milk chocolate in a microwave safe bowl for 1 minute. Stir and heat an additional 15-30 seconds if needed. Frost the tops of each cookie and allow chocolate to set (about 30 minutes). Store in airtight container at room temperature. ENJOY.


 tips....

• Make your shortbread dough ahead of time. Roll it into a tube shape (the size of a paper towel roll). Wrap it up in plastic wrap.  You can actually cut an empty paper towel roll lengthwise, and place plastic wrapped dough inside the tube. Then refrigerate. The paper towel tube helps the dough keep it’s rounded shape.

• Bake the dough while cold.  Makes for a delicious, flaky, crunchy cookie.

• For the caramel, I make my own, use a small metal scoop to place caramel onto the cookie.

• Use a good quality chocolate!

• Allow your cookies to set up at room temperature. The fridge causes the caramel to harden too much, and the chocolate may bloom/discolor.  

• Store in an airtight container at room temp. ENJOY